Proverbs Chapter 21

1 The king's
heart [is] in the hand of the LORD, [as] the rivers of water: he turneth it
whithersoever he will.2 Every way of a man [is] right in his own eyes: but
the LORD pondereth the hearts.3 To do justice and judgment [is] more
acceptable to the LORD than sacrifice.4 An high look, and a proud heart,
[and] the plowing of the wicked, [is] sin.5 The thoughts of the diligent
[tend] only to plenteousness; but of every one [that is] hasty only to want.
6 The getting of treasures by a lying tongue [is] a vanity tossed to and fro of
them that seek death.7 The robbery of the wicked shall destroy them; because
they refuse to do judgment.8 The way of man [is] froward and strange: but
[as for] the pure, his work [is] right.9 [It is] better to dwell in a corner
of the housetop, than with a brawling woman in a wide house.10 The soul of
the wicked desireth evil: his neighbour findeth no favour in his eyes.11
When the scorner is punished, the simple is made wise: and when the wise is
instructed, he receiveth knowledge.12 The righteous [man] wisely considereth
the house of the wicked: [but God] overthroweth the wicked for [their]
wickedness.13 Whoso stoppeth his ears at the cry of the poor, he also shall
cry himself, but shall not be heard.14 A gift in secret pacifieth anger: and
a reward in the bosom strong wrath.15 [It is] joy to the just to do
judgment: but destruction [shall be] to the workers of iniquity.16 The man
that wandereth out of the way of understanding shall remain in the congregation
of the dead.17 He that loveth pleasure [shall be] a poor man: he that loveth
wine and oil shall not be rich.18 The wicked [shall be] a ransom for the
righteous, and the transgressor for the upright.19 [It is] better to dwell
in the wilderness, than with a contentious and an angry woman.20 [There is]
treasure to be desired and oil in the dwelling of the wise; but a foolish man
spendeth it up.21 He that followeth after righteousness and mercy findeth
life, righteousness, and honour.22 A wise [man] scaleth the city of the
mighty, and casteth down the strength of the confidence thereof.23 Whoso
keepeth his mouth and his tongue keepeth his soul from troubles.24 Proud
[and] haughty scorner [is] his name, who dealeth in proud wrath.25 The
desire of the slothful killeth him; for his hands refuse to labour.26 He
coveteth greedily all the day long: but the righteous giveth and spareth not.
27 The sacrifice of the wicked [is] abomination: how much more, [when] he
bringeth it with a wicked mind?28 A false witness shall perish: but the man
that heareth speaketh constantly.29 A wicked man hardeneth his face: but [as
for] the upright, he directeth his way.30 [There is] no wisdom nor
understanding nor counsel against the LORD.31 The horse [is] prepared
against the day of battle: but safety [is] of the LORD.